Sr. Security Architect

Alkami

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Remote, US Posted 21 days ago $128,000–$160,000 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Security Architect in our Enterprise Information Security team, you will play a pivotal role in enabling business growth through strategic security solutions. Your day-to-day involves engaging with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and helping them navigate complex security challenges while fostering an environment of calculated risk-taking. You will design cloud security architectures, lead network penetration testing programs, and develop innovative tools that reduce friction for internal teams. With a focus on AWS and GCP, you’ll leverage technologies like Wiz and Cloudflare to build robust security frameworks aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 and AI RMF standards. Additionally, you will mentor technical staff, contribute to policy development, and raise overall security awareness within the organization. This role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms, network configurations, and a strong understanding of financial services regulations, making it ideal for someone who excels at balancing business acumen with technical leadership.

Skills

AWS Terraform NIST CSF 2.0 CI/CD Wiz Cloudflare Zero Trust architecture GDPR CCPA AI RMF

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a forward-looking cloud-first security architecture vision.
  • Lead the adoption of NIST CSF 2.0 and AI Risk Management Framework, conducting gap analyses and building cross-functional alignment.
  • Manage network penetration testing program, coordinating third-party engagements and translating findings into prioritized remediation actions.
  • Define and maintain Terraform-based configuration standards for cloud identity and infrastructure security.
  • Coach technical staff in cybersecurity disciplines, providing hands-on consulting to development and SRE teams on critical projects.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience as a security architect
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and security architecture frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, NIST AI RMF)
  • Proficiency with security tools like Wiz and Cloudflare, and hands-on background with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication systems, log management, anti-virus, content filtering
  • Strong business acumen and ability to negotiate practical solutions that balance business velocity with security best practices
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to present technical concepts to engineers and translate risk for business leaders
  • CISSP, CCSP, or CISM certification preferred

Market check

Salary context

This $128,000–$160,000 range sits above 25% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$128,316–$220,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$145,700–$215,315

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Alkami

Alkami Technology is a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider offering retail and business banking platforms to credit unions and banks to help them compete with larger financial institutions. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Banking

Alkami currently has 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$165,000 across 17 roles with salary data.

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